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AUTHOR(S)

Edwards, Ian

PUB. DATE

September 2010

SOURCE

Interpretation Journal;Autumn2010, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p25

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article features the redesigned John Hope Gateway (JHG) visitor centre at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) in Scotland. It mentions that several exhibitions and events are developed to offer interesting experiences from botanic gardens, in which several plants are added to the garden due to seasonal changes. It states that the "From Another Kingdom" exhibition explores the positive and negative aspects of fungal biology, where fungi are considered as essential for life on Earth.

ACCESSION #

57620463

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